Why Madagascar is paradise for trail runners

1 March 2017

Our deputy Tyson Jopson discovered one-of-a-kind race that merges the toughness of trail running with... read more

What it’s like to run in the most remote region of Madagascar

9 November 2016

We tagged along on Africa's newest trail run, which winds through thick coastal scrub, deep... read more

Photoblog: falling in love with Madagascar

7 December 2015

A few months ago, I had the opportunity to visit Madagascar, an astonishing place with... read more

The rise of the tortoise mafia

15 May 2014

Aaron Gekoski travelled to the sacred forests of southern Madagascar to witness one plodding animals’... read more

Entangled in Mozambique's shark nets

17 September 2013

While shooting Shiver , a documentary on Mozambique’s shark finning crisis, filmmaker Aaron Gekosi found... read more

5 things to do in Madagascar

15 August 2013

Most travellers to Madagascar head to the popular Nosy Be or St Marie, but here... read more

How plants use humans to disperse themselves

17 July 2013

For the past 10 000 years, species have been figuring out how best to feed,... read more

A photographic tour of wildlife crises around the world

22 February 2013

Over the last few years my partner Gemma, filmmaker Chris Scarffe and I have travelled... read more

Capturing Africa’s underwater wonders

9 January 2013

'Smiling' sharks, playful seals, and mysterious wrecks: Africa is home to some of the best... read more

A photographic journey through Madagascar

28 November 2012

To celebrate a new and exciting Photographic Tour that Gemma and I will be leading... read more

South Africa’s poaching problem

22 November 2012

Few environmental issues have caught the attention of South Africans like rhino poaching has, but... read more

Six months on the road around Southern Africa: Eco-toilets, tetchy ellies and over 100 beds

21 November 2012

The last six months have been an exhausting, exhilarating and hectic period of exploration. I’ve... read more

25 of the best things to eat and drink in Mauritius

18 September 2012

For a tiny island, Mauritius has amazing food, from Chinese dim sum, French gourmet dishes... read more

Interview with travel blogger Nellie Huang from WildJunket

17 July 2012

An interview with international travel blogger Nellie Huang of WildJunket before she speaks at the... read more

When it all goes wrong on a Getaway assignment

28 May 2012

What happens when it all goes wrong on assignment? Getaway journos share their mishaps and... read more

Mixing the rough with the smooth

27 December 2011

Several years ago, as a bored and frustrated owner of a model agency in London,... read more

10 reasons to visit Madagascar

21 November 2011

The Indian Ocean island of Madagascar is an under-visited tourist destination. Here are ten reasons... read more

Time lapse of the Earth from space

14 November 2011

Every now and again you have to get on the roof to appreciate your home.... read more

Where can you go on your SA passport?

7 July 2011

Wondering where you can travel, visa-free, on your SA passport? There are actually loads of... read more